Grade Schoolers

Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids

30 Outdoor Things to Do With Bay Area Kids

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

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Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay

10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay

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East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay

Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay

Friday, October 23, 2026

9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Oaktown Jazz Storytime @ Richmond Library | West Side Branch
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Trunk or Treat @ Civic Park & Community Center (Walnut Creek)
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Costume Swap @ Swings and Wings
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: MOCHA Creative Art Play @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Petting Zoo @ The Backyard
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Haunted Trail @ Pleasant Hill Park
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Trick or Treat @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & Plaza
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Pumpkin Play Patch @ Whimsy Willow

Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Scare-Free

Families at Six Flags' Tricks and Treats can expect a Hay Maze, Kids Costume Contest, & Trick or Treat Trail.

Coming Soon: Independent Schools Fair at OMCA

Oct 17, Meet representatives from 21 local independent schools & enjoy free admission to OMCA with your family’s attendance.

Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Gardens

Ticket Alert: Garden of D’Lights, a Sparkling Outdoor Holiday Event in Walnut Creek

Ruth Bancroft Garden lights up 3 acres of garden paths with twinkling lights to explore on a dark evening. Lovely outing for mixed ages.

Community Music Day at Crowden School is Back

Community Music Day at the Crowden School offers free hands-on music experiences for children.

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10+ Unique Floating Pumpkin Patches

If you love swimming and pumpkins, check out one of these East Bay floating pumpkin patches. Most require RSVP

5+ Family-Friendly Turkey Trots

Turkey trots we love for families and where to play afterward. Here are five we like in the East Bay

Ticket Alert: Ardenwood’s Haunted Train

This historic train ride through the farm is just what little train lovers want and the price is right. Enjoy Ardenwood on the rails.

Berkeley Birthday Party: Tilden’s Merry-Go-Round

Fun outdoor birthday party place: Tilden Park Carousel! The merry-go-round makes for an entertaining ride and a lovely backdrop. This one's pretty easy.